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Which statement correctly differentiates physical topology from logical topology?.
- A.Physical topology describes the actual arrangement of connections, while logical topology describes how the network operates
- B.Physical topology describes the protocol, while logical topology describes cable length
- C.Physical topology and logical topology always describe exactly the same thing
- D.Physical topology applies only to wireless networks, while logical topology applies only to wired networks
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- Physical topology describes the actual arrangement of connections, while logical topology describes how the network operates
Explanation
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Physical topology concerns the physical wiring and arrangement. Logical topology concerns the way communication operates across that arrangement.
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